AMPHIPATHIC


Meaning of AMPHIPATHIC in English

[ ˌamfɪ'paθɪk ]

(also amphiphilic ˌamfɪ'fɪlɪk )

■ adjective Biochemistry (of a molecule) having both hydrophilic and hydrophobic parts.

Origin

1930s: from amphi- + Gk pathikos (from pathos 'experience').

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